COVID-19 Updates
Statement on Applications Department Delays We are all aware of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the situation continues to evolve rapidly, NARM remains fully committed to protecting our certification process while pursuing the completion of our work in a safe, diligent, and reasonable manner. We are currently experiencing staffing challenges in our Applications office due to the […]
NARM CPR and NRP Policy Update
Effective June 1, 2020 NARM has updated the policy for CPR and NRP requirements due to the ongoing challenges in obtaining hands on skills assessment courses due to COVID-19. If you are planning to submit your CPM recertification application or initial CPM application this year, please read the policy update below— For those who do […]
NARM Policy on Virtual Clinical Experiences
NARM acknowledges that many midwives are providing prenatal and postpartum assessments virtually in order to minimize in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been asked whether or not these virtual visits may count toward meeting the NARM clinical requirements. While accepting that experienced CPMs may be providing safer care by minimizing contact, NARM maintains […]
Testing Site Closures and CPR/NRP Certification Extensions
NARM is aware that the COVID-19 virus is causing significant limitations in travel as well as cancellations of CPR and NRP courses and possible closures of testing sites. NARM has been in communication with PROV, the company that administers the computer-based NARM Exam. They are diligently contacting all scheduled testing sites and notifying candidates of the availability […]
ATTENTION PEP Students
Are you in a state that requires a MEAC education starting January 1, 2020?
Starting January 1, 2020, states that use the US MERA language will require CPMs to have either attended a MEAC school or obtain a Midwifery Bridge Certificate if they earned their CPM via PEP route prior to December 31, 2019. PEP students who are in training in these states (Alabama, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, and South Dakota) may want to obtain their CPM this year.
Just a reminder of the changes that will take effect in 2019
Effective January 1, 2019: Revised Test Specifications for NARM exam; Fee Increase; NRP policy change. Effective December 31, 2019: Experienced Midwife Route Ends
NARM Supports the Portfolio Evaluation Process!
In many midwifery communities there are rumors that NARM is eliminating the Entry-Level Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP). These rumors are false! NARM is committed to maintaining the PEP and the apprenticeship model of CPM training. Current states that permit the PEP route to CPM credential will continue to do so unless their regulations/statute change. When […]
NRP Policy Change
As of January 1, 2019, NARM will only accept official American Academy of Pediatrics or Canadian Paediatric Society NRP courses for certification and re-certification purposes. What if I am enrolled in a neonatal resuscitation alternative course between now and December 31, 2018? If it was previously approved by NARM, you will be able to use that […]
Experienced Midwife Route will be Discontinued December 31, 2019
The Experienced Midwife route of entry for applicants with extensive non-conventional training and experience will be discontinued December 31, 2019. All Experienced Midwife applicants in the middle of their application process should be prepared to submit their completed application before December 31, 2019. Will experienced midwives be able to become CPMs after December 31, 2019? Yes, […]
NARM Announces End of Internationally Educated Midwife Route
July 17, 2018: The Internationally Educated Midwife (IEM) route for applicants who were trained outside of the United States (with the exception of UK legally recognized midwives) has been discontinued. If you are in the middle of your IEM application and have not yet heard from NARM, please contact the NARM applications department immediately at: […]